The first rank that every boy must earn when
entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat
rank.
The items below are the basic information that all
Cub Scouts must learn, which is why every boy who
enters into Cub Scouting must earn the Bobcat
Badge.
BOBCAT REQUIREMENTS
To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do
the following:
Learn and say the
CUB SCOUT PROMISE and complete
the Honesty Character Connection.
Know:
Discuss these questions with your family.
What is a promise? What does it mean to
"keep your word?" What does honesty mean?
What does it mean to "do your best?"
Commit:
Discuss these questions with your family.
Why is a promise important? Why is it
important for people to trust you when you
give your word? When might it be difficult
to keep your word? List examples.
Practice:
Discuss with family members why it is
important to be trustworthy and honest and
how can you do your best to be honest when
you are doing the activities in Cub
Scouting.
Cub Scout Promise:
"I .....(name).... promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack. "
Say the LAW
OF THE PACK. Tell what it
means.
"The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
Tell what
WEBELOS means
"WE'll
BE LOyal
Scouts "
Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.
[Webelos: Make the CUB SCOUT
SIGN. Tell what it means.]
Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it
means.
Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A motto is a guiding
principle.
"Do Your Best"
Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.
With your parent or guardian, complete the
exercises in the booklet, How
to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
